Cora Reynolds Anderson

Cora Reynolds Anderson (April 10, 1882 – March 11, 1950) was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. She was the first woman and Native American elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Quotes about Cora Reynolds Anderson For the rest of her life, she never quit her quest to help others. This Lady from L’Anse, Michigan Was One of Our Most Important Women Retrieved 7 April 2025 At a time when minorities, including Native Americans, were subjected to considerable economic and social discrimination, Anderson’s determination to attend college and return the benefits of her education to her community was notable. Her role as educator, legislator, and public health reform leader aided the Native American community as well as the whole of society. She also championed the fight to recognize Native American fishing rights on Huron Bay. Cora Reynolds Anderson Retrieved 7 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Native Americans Category:Politicians from Michigan Category:1882 births Category:1950 deaths Category:Women born in the 1880s